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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.58, 3,052.10 and 1,690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.58, 3,052.10 and 1,690.08 is: 2,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.58 : 3,052.10 = 1,690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.58/3,052.10 = 1,690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.58x = 3,052.10 × 1,690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.58x = 5,158,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,293.17/2,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.58

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